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Singer-musician Rhiannon Giddens calls off Kennedy Center show, citing Trump takeover
Award-winning singer-musician Rhiannon Giddens has become the latest artist to call off an appearance at the Kennedy Center, which has been in upheaval since President Donald Trump forced out the center's leadership and was elected chair of the board of trustees.
Rhiannon Giddens calls off Kennedy Center show
Singer-musician Rhiannon Giddens announced on social media that she has called off her performance slated for the Kennedy Center, citing Trump's takeover of the center as her reason. The show will now be held at the Anthem in Southwest D.
Grammy-winning artist cancels Kennedy Center concert: ‘I cannot in good conscience play’
After debating about the change, the musician decided to move the performance "down the street" to another venue.
Rhiannon Giddens Cancels Kennedy Center Concert After Trump Board Takeover
"The Kennedy Center show was booked long before the current administration decided to take over this previously non-political institution," Giddens explained in her post. "I will
Rhiannon Giddens is the latest artist to cancel Kennedy Center gig
Folk musician Rhiannon Giddens said on social media that she has moved her May concert – originally scheduled for the Kennedy Center – to a different venue in Washington, D.C.
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What's going on with the Kennedy Center under Trump?
Until a few weeks ago, the biggest news to come out of the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., was its annual celebration of notable American artists.
A list of events and shows canceled at the Kennedy Center
Actress and comedian Issa Rae was the first major artist to cancel since the Trump takeover.
Singer, musician Rhiannon Giddens latest to call off performance at Kennedy Center
This shows Rhiannon Giddens performing during a rehearsal for the Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular in Boston, on July 3, 2018. [AP/YONHAP] Award-winning singer-musician Rhiannon Giddens has become the latest artist to call off an appearance at the Kennedy Center,
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May 4, see Rhiannon Giddens & The Old-Time Revue at UAB’s Alys Stephens Center
The Alys Stephens Performing Arts Center will present Rhiannon Giddens & The Old-Time Revue on Sunday, May 4, at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. The 7 p.m. performance will be in the ...